Real Estate

At Sherwood & Robert, we represent companies that move fast, think big, and demand legal counsel that understands both the nuance and the pace of business. Our clients span a wide range of sectors—including real estate development, cellular telecommunications, energy, retail, restaurants, fuel and convenience, healthcare and consumer services. Whether you’re acquiring property, scaling a franchise, negotiating with suppliers, or defending your interests in court, we help you make bold moves with clarity and control.

From deal structuring to regulatory compliance, site development to litigation, we provide focused, industry-informed legal counsel to businesses across the country. We don’t just understand the legal framework—We understand the commercial landscape that drives your decisions.

Industries We Serve

Retail Fuel & Convenience Stores

From site acquisition and supply agreements to ADA compliance and environmental risk mitigation, we represent national and regional operators fueling communities across the U.S.

Propane & Energy Retailers

Our team understands the regulatory nuances, licensing requirements, and environmental liability risks that propane and alternative energy distributors face daily.

Cellular Telecommunications

We advise carriers and tower companies on site leasing, zoning, franchise rights, and land use—particularly in hard-to-navigate municipal environments.

Quick Service & Fast Casual Restaurants

Whether you're scaling a franchise or navigating supply chain issues, we provide strategic counsel on real estate, corporate structuring, employment practices, and IP protection- helping you mitigate risks and support your franchise.

Nightlife & Hospitality Concepts

Navigating liquor licensing, leasing, vendor agreements, litigation defense, and more, we are here to help nightlife and hospitality clients thrive and operate with confidence.

How We Can Help

Strategic Development Counsel

We advise clients from concept to ribbon-cutting on real estate acquisition, lease negotiations, title, and land use. Our attorneys know how to protect your timeline and leverage your position at every stage.

Operational Guidance & Risk Management

We partner with GMs, in-house counsel, and risk officers to structure compliant operations, address employment issues, manage vendor relationships, and resolve day-to-day disputes with minimal disruption.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

When disputes arise, we bring clarity and resolve. From landlord-tenant litigation to breach of contract claims, we deliver a commercially minded, trial-tested approach to protect your reputation and your bottom line.

Growth & Exit Planning

Whether you're acquiring locations, entering joint ventures, or planning for succession, we provide strategic legal guidance to ensure your next move is your best move.

Why Clients Choose Us

We don’t just advise- we help you execute with confidence. Our firm has built a practice grounded in trust, earned through diligence, transparency and steadfast commitment to our clients’ best interests.

Clients choose us because we speak their language—unit economics, fuel margins, franchise fees, site constraints—and because we treat every deal, dispute, and development as if it were our own. We bring a business-minded approach to legal challenges, combining deep industry insight with practical strategies that move projects forward.

Sherwood & Robert understands more than just the legal landscape, but the real-world pressures and priorities that drive their decisions. We bring clarity, confidence, and commitment to every matter we handle.